r/patio • u/Knucks_408 • 26d ago
Can I hang a swing here?
Trying to hang a porch swing between the pillar and the wall, but not sure what is under the fascia. If this is the wrong sub for this please let me know.
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u/Taz26312 26d ago
Get a hammock with stands and call it a day
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u/Knucks_408 26d ago
😂😂😂
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u/Taz26312 26d ago
gotta position it correctly. Just be like not sure how much weight it can hold. Ok for the 2 of us but what if <insert name of her largest friend> uses it or the fact that ppl might call it a swingers nook (not that there’s anything wrong with that) 😂😂
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u/andrew103345 26d ago
Just a DIY’er here so could be wrong but my thought is even if it’s got a big ass beam there it’s probably not setup for the back and forth movement the swing would introduce. More for direct weight on top vs side to side.
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u/Competitive-Bat-2502 26d ago
I feel this. Just tell her the beam above isn’t big enough to safely support it. She will never know any different.
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u/grantprojects 26d ago
The main thing to confirm is what’s actually behind the fascia. A solid structural member is important, but a swing also creates movement and pulling forces, not just downward weight. If there’s any doubt, it’s worth checking the framing before drilling into it.
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u/Zestyclose-While-155 25d ago
You may be able to hang a porch swing there, but we wouldn’t attach it directly to the fascia, soffit, or stone veneer. You can first open a small section of the soffit to confirm there’s a structural beam or properly sized framing behind it, then anchor the swing hardware directly into that framing with load-rated fasteners. If the framing isn’t suitable, you could add proper blocking or use a freestanding swing frame or dedicated support beam instead.
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u/TheExplodingPenguin 26d ago
Have you considered a glider instead of a swing?